In a fitting tribute on Memorial Day Weekend, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, will give the virtual command to fire engines on Sunday as Grand Marshal for the 61st running of the Coca-Cola 600.

A native of Massachusetts, Gen. Milley graduated from Princeton University in 1980, where he received his commission from Army ROTC. He has held multiple command and staff positions in eight divisions and Special Forces throughout the last 39 years, most recently serving as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army until being named Chairman on Oct. 1, 2019.

Fans are encouraged to tune in to pre-race coverage of the Coca-Cola 600 beginning at 6 p.m. on FOX. NASCAR’s toughest test of man and machine – the only 600 mile race on the schedule – will also be broadcast on Performance Racing Network radio affiliates.

NASCAR on FOX continues Monday with the Alsco 300 Xfinity Series race at 7:30 p.m. on FS1; the N.C. Education Lottery 200 Gander RV & Outdoor Truck Series race Tuesday at 8 p.m. on FS1 and the Alsco Uniforms 500 Cup Series race on Wednesday at 8 p.m. on FS1.

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